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Arkansas slays No. 15 TCU in double overtime
- September 15, 2016

The teams traded touchdowns in the 1st overtime before Arkansas stepped up on defense to hold TCU to a field goal. "The scars of the past are great reminders of what you want to accomplish in the future", Arkansas coach Bret Bielema told reporters. (more...)

Cincinnati Bengals hold off New York Jets with strong defense
- September 15, 2016

We anticipated Leonard Williams was going to be stronger and in better shape entering his second season. In case you're new around these parts, there are a number of different criteria we use to create our nominees. It always is, but it's a division game, we're 0-1, and we're trying to get that bad taste out of our mouth from Sunday. "I got him the first game, but I don't even look at it like that", Revis said . (more...)

Derwin James to miss 5-7 weeks with knee injury
- September 15, 2016

Fisher said James did not suffer any structural damage and the timetable for his return will become more clear after learning what the doctors saw during the surgery. "In my opinion he's the fastest quarterback I've ever played against". We'll do whatever is best for him. James was the teams leading tackler through the first two games, and will be almost impossible to replace for the Seminoles defense. (more...)

Confirmed: David Luiz Rejoins Chelsea In Massive Deadline Day Deal
- September 15, 2016

In 2014, the Brazilian worldwide departed Stamford Bridge for PSG in a £50 million deal that made him the most expensive defender of all-time. David Luis has made a sensational return to Stamford bridge after Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain reached a 41.9 millions dollars deal for the Brazilian defender. (more...)

Murray powers into US Open qtrs
- September 15, 2016

Britain's Andy Murray insists he is taking nothing for granted as he prepares to resume his bid for successive grand slam titles against Japan's Kei Nishikori at the US Open on Wednesday. I fell in love with tennis again. "It's not like just because I'm working hard and them seeing it means they're going to do it". In the men's doubles, Jamie Murray and Brazil's Bruno Soares beat Brian Baker and Marcus Daniell 6-3 7-6 (9-7) to reach the last eight. (more...)

Chinese dominate medal count at Paralympics
- September 15, 2016

The Islamic Republic of Iran's National Paralympic Committee has dispatched a 111-strong delegation, dubbed the Mina Caravan, to the 12-day sporting event. Nigeria has now won three gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze. Much of the success has been down to dominance on the powerlifting benches. He was also a silver medalist in the singles class 5 in London. (more...)

Pederson ready to win with Wentz
- September 15, 2016

The Eagles traded for the second overall pick in this year's draft to select Wentz, but he was expected to be inactive for the first game of the new campaign. "I really do. He's going to be a good player". Wentz arrived at the team's practice facility at 5:15 a.m. along with backup quarterback Chase Daniel . (more...)

Hardy, Reimold power Orioles to 6-3 victory over Red Sox
- September 15, 2016

Red Sox: LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (2-7, 4.70) gets the start Thursday as Boston opens a four-game series against the New York Yankees . The season series between these two teams becomes even at 7-7. The Boston Red Sox traded for Drew Pomeranz mid season after having an all star year for the San Diego Padres. While tonight's game in Boston is important, what it will require to overtake the Red Sox is fairly obvious. (more...)

Houston LB Cushing injures knee against Bears
- September 15, 2016

It's amusing, because Danny Trevathan and Jerrell Freeman are probably actually slower than Shea McClellin and the crop of inside backers the Bears' used past year, but you saw Sunday how instincts and experience (a.k.a. The Running Back committee didn't seem to show. Does this mean he's a bust? No. "But I don't want to pin exactly what this offense is going to be or what direction we're going until we get a little more involved". (more...)

WADA confirms another hacking of its athletes database
- September 15, 2016

Among those targeted are world top tennis players Williams sisters and U.S. Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Simone Biles. USA Gymnastics said in the statement that Biles had taken the necessary steps to qualify for an exemption in testing for a banned substance. (more...)

Romelu Lukaku insists he needs to become a 'serial killer' for Everton
- September 15, 2016

We lost a lot of easy balls - too many players were not on our level in possession. "We've started from scratch, we've got to be crystal clear on the fundamentals again and be crystal clear on what we want to achieve". "We were not in the right defensive positions". "We didn't stop the crosses, didn't defend the crosses". Everton had already had one attempt through Gueye, but their next attack was much better, with Lukaku's header saved well by Jordan Pickford after Bolasie's ... (more...)

Astros' Altuve leaves game with Rangers with oblique injury
- September 15, 2016

Texas RHP Tanner Scheppers, just back from a knee injury, pitched a flawless ninth inning on Tuesday for his second career save.3. But back-to-back singles from Yulieski Gurriel and Gattis, the second coming against Texas reliever Jose Leclerc, upped the Astros lead to 5-1.NOTES: High Class A Lancaster was eliminated from postseason play on Tuesday night in Game 4 of the California League South Division Finals. (more...)

Five reasons why Madrid can retain their Champions League title
- September 15, 2016

Mauricio Pochettino's side return to the Champions League for the first time in five years in unfamiliar surroundings after deciding to stage their European matches at Wembley rather than White Hart Lane. The Euro 2016 victor made his first appearance of the season on Saturday and needed just six minutes to open his account. Leicester come into the game on the back of a 4-1 defeat at Liverpool, but Michel Preud'homme's side also lost at the weekend, going down 1-0 at Waasland-Beveren on ... (more...)

Ronaldo to play full 90 minutes: Zidane
- September 15, 2016

The three-time World Player of the Year came through Sporting's fabled academy before joining Manchester United and later making a then world record move to Madrid in 2009. "Only a fool could have played football and not recognise Cristiano is an elite footballer", said Xavi. Zinedine Zidane says that while Real Madrid may be UCL favourites, he's not taking any opposition lightly. (more...)

Yankees OF Judge likely out for regular season with strain
- September 15, 2016

The 77-67 Yankees are suddenly very much alive in the American League playoff hunt, sitting just two games back of the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles in the wild card standings. "It's unfortunate that he had this happen". He was hitting.296 in 125 at-bats with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. "There's a lot of different things you can do with Mason", manager Joe Girardi said. (more...)

Kershaw nearly perfect for 5 innings, Dodgers beat Yanks 2-0
- September 15, 2016

Heading into this afternoon's game, the Yankees knew that they had a tall task at hand in facing the Dodger ace Clayton Kershaw . Gregorius and Ellsbury did not start Tuesday but are expected back in the starting lineup Wednesday. "I'm not surprised", Girardi said. "Obviously, stinks to be the guy that gives it up". The 24-year-old is hitting.179 with a.263 OBP, .345 SLG, and four home runs in 27 games (84 at-bats) this season. (more...)

Claudio Ranieri's dancing to Riyad Mahrez's new Champions League tune
- September 15, 2016

Riyad Mahrez then curled in a free-kick just before the half-hour mark before converting a 61st-minute penalty following a foul by goalkeeper Ludovic Butelle on Jamie Vardy to hand the Foxes all three points in their first European match in 16 years. (more...)

Melvin Upton helps Blue Jays cut gap to Boston
- September 15, 2016

East as they head back to Boston. In two starts against the Red Sox this season, Sanchez is 1-0 with a 2.63 ERA. Upton hit his 20th homer, a two-run drive in the second off Eduardo Rodriguez. It.did not work. But he said things could be better. The Jays made a decision to turn to Joaquin Benoit. History repeated itself Sunday afternoon. Ortiz admitted to flashing back to his 2013 success against Benoit as he walked to the plate. (more...)

World Cup of Hockey's oddball teams showcase young talent
- September 15, 2016

Ristolainen, a restricted free agent, played a game-high 26 minutes, 29 seconds in Finland's 3-2 overtime win over Sweden in Helsinki. "We're all a little surprised at how good everyone is", he said. We want to get to that level with this group, and its about going through a lot of good teams to get to that level.. Notes: Canada C Sidney Crosby and D Jake Muzzin did not play Saturday night. (more...)

Arkansas vs. TCU Prediction Roundtable - What's Going To Happen
- September 15, 2016

In doing so, we'll determine whether that play's success was due more to planning and play-calling or if it was simply an athlete being better than his opposition. The Horned Frogs were able to get down to the Arkansas 11 to attempt a 28-yard field goal with 16 seconds left in regulation. Then the Razorbacks looked like they had let the victory get away. (more...)